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Creedite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Creedite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Microcline physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Creedite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Creedite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.